History Extra podcast

Peter Watson considers the differences between Old and New World civilisations, while Dave Musgrove heads to the new M Shed museum to find out about a rather gruesome book.

In an Antarctic expedition special, Elin Simonsson talks about Captain Scott’s scientific legacy while Sophie Gordon considers the power of the Antarctic photographs taken on Scott and Shackleton’s expeditions.

Sheilagh Ogilvie discusses unusual consumption regulations in early modern Germany and David Gange examines Victorian notions of Ancient Egypt.

Denis Judd explains the appeal of King George VI and Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a golden African kingdom.

Roman Krznaric explains how history can guide our lives today, while Bill Cash MP lauds the statesman John Bright.

Professor Mark Stoyle explores the historic passages that lie under the city of Exeter in Devon and Dr Steven Gunn talks about the perils of water in Tudor England.

Michael Snape considers the role of religion in war, and Julie Gottlieb reviews how female voters were seen in the interwar period.

Peter Englund speaks about his new book on the First World War and we interview Michael Hunter about the scientist Robert Boyle.

David Cannadine examines the history of teaching history and Nigel Jones reveals the best methods for escaping from the Tower of London.

Helen Rappaport discusses the impact of Prince Albert’s death on Queen Victoria and the monarchy and Scot McKendrick considers what led Edward IV to create his royal library.